Chalmers, Janet Alice, 1857-1946 (daughter of James Lorimer; married to Sir David Chalmers)
Dates
- Existence: 1857 - 1946
Biography
Janet Alice Chalmers (née Lorimer) was born to parents Hannah Stodart Lorimer (1835-1916) and James Lorimer (1818-1890) in 1857. Janet Alice was nicknamed 'Alice', 'Polly', 'Ploks' and 'Ploko' by family members. She married British colonial judge Sir David Chalmers (1835-1899) in 1878. The couple lived in British Guiana (now Guyana) and had a maid named Joanna, nicknamed 'Nan' or 'Nana'.
Janet Alice Chalmers and Sir David Chalmers had six children: David Patrick (b.1880), Hannah Helen (b.1882), Alison Bell (b.1884), Thomas Michael (1886-1904), James Lorimer (b.1888), and Esther Barbara (1894-1983).
Found in 164 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Janet Alice Chalmers (née Lorimer) to "My Dearest Lorry" (Hannah Cassels im Thurn (née Lorimer)), 24 July 1879
Letter in English from Janet Alice Chalmers (née Lorimer) at Lot 67 High Street, Kingston, Georgetown to "My Dearest Lorry" Hannah Cassels im Thurn (née Lorimer) on the subject of a "first dinner party" (note added subsequently in pen), dated 24 July 1879.
Letter from Janet Alice Chalmers (née Lorimer) to "My dearest Lorry" (Hannah Cassels im Thurn (née Lorimer)), 5 October 1879
Letter in English from Janet Alice Chalmers (née Lorimer) to Hannah Cassels im Thurn (née Lorimer) "My dearest Lorry" on the subject of family ending their time at Kellie for the year and asking for more information on the family, dated 5 October 1879.
Letter from Janet Alice Chalmers (née Lorimer) to unknown, 22 October c.1880-1885
Letter in English from Janet Alice Chalmers (née Lorimer) to unknown on the subject of life in British Guyana, dated 22 October, year unknown.
Letter from "JH" (John Henry Lorimer) to "Dearest Polly" (Janet Alice Chalmers (née Lorimer)), 16 February 1879
Letter in English from "JH" John Henry Lorimer to "Polly" Janet Alice Chalmers (née Lorimer) in response to her letter describing her new property. John Henry describes a dinner party "we" had with "two very proper gentlemen"; sharing gossip about "Bum Callander"; discussing his exhibition of works and lending her a Scotsman newspaper with criticisms, dated 16 February 1879.
Letter from "JLV"[?] to Janet Alice Chalmers (née Lorimer), 1 March 1879
Letter in English from "JLV"[?] to Janet Alice Chalmers (née Lorimer), stating that everyone looks forward to her letters. Additionally writes on the subject of a dinner party, family history and gossip, dated 1 March 1879.
Letter from John Henry Lorimer to Janet Alice Chalmers (née Lorimer), 12 May 1879
Letter in English from John Henry Lorimer to Janet Alice Chalmers (née Lorimer) on the subject of painting and exhibitions of portraits, family and social events in London, dated 12 May 1879.
Letter from John Henry Lorimer to Janet Alice Chalmers (née Lorimer), 20 May 1930
Letter from John Henry Lorimer to Janet Alice Chalmers (née Lorimer) on the subject of paintings and lunch at Kellie Castle with Hannah Cassels Im Thurn (née Lorimer) and Caroline Louise Lorimer dated 20 May, 1930.
Letter from John Henry Lorimer to Janet Alice Chalmers (née Lorimer), 1 November 1885
Letter in English from John Henry Lorimer to Janet Alice Chalmers (née Lorimer) on the subject of Robert Lorimer's stay in Kellie Castle and buying horses in Edinburgh, dated 1 November 1885.
Letter from John Henry Lorimer to Janet Alice Chalmers (née Lorimer), 15 January 1882
Letter in English from John Henry Lorimer to Janet Alice Chalmers (née Lorimer) on the subject of news of family and friends and his portraiture, dated 15 January 1882.
Letter from John Henry Lorimer to "My Dear Polly" (Janet Alice Chalmers (née Lorimer)), 31 August 1879
Letter in English from John Henry Lorimer to Janet Alice Chalmers (née Lorimer) "My Dear Polly" on the subject of meetings and time at Kellie Castle, dated 31 August 1879. Included is a self portrait of John Henry Lorimer and dog.